Orchid time
The three common species of orchid are all out now in good numbers - pyramidal, common spotted and bee orchids. Most people’s favourite is the bee orchid and a close up of the flower above shows why…
Archive for June 26th, 2012
26th June 2012, Tuesday
26th June 2012, Tuesday
Some fine weather at last!
Insect numbers have certainly been better the last couple of days, and I have noticed an upturn in the number of species in the Lime Kiln moth trap after what can only be decribed as a dismal start. Highlights have been bordered ermel, oblique striped and rosy wave, while easily the most photogenic (in my opinion anyway) is Catoptria pinella, a rather attractive micro with larvae that feed on various grasses growing in damp habitats.
Catoptria pinella
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